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Deacon Dr John Oyediran Olabisi JP

Ibadan Oyo State Nigeria

January 2, 1950 - January 13, 2021

Jan 2, 1950 - Jan 13, 2021

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Olufemi Akinrotimi

Moms left the dinning room. You sat with me and (we) talked. I remember your face and your words. Thank you (Daddy) for your kindness and compassion. I had looked forward to day I'd remind you of these. I will(still) - in Heaven. I told my Father, he was pained - He thanks you too sir. Thank you sir. Rest.

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Detola Amure

Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

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Detola Amure

Thank you for your kind comment Olufemi. Thank you for your kind comment Olufemi. Thank you for your kind comment Olufemi.

Bimbo Akinwusi

Please accept my condolence. May his soul Rest In Peace.

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Detola Amure

Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

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Detola Amure

Amen. Thank you Amen. Thank you Amen. Thank you

Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

Thanks so much, sis xx Thanks so much, sis xx Thanks so much, sis xx

Adebanke Maiye

Wow!Wow!! I’m short of words. Daddy Olabisi as I used to call him. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace. I met him a few years ago through my Dad when my daughter had adenoids issues and he was so gracious. A gentle man to the core, very soft spoken and extremely humble. He’ll be greatly missed! May the holyspirit comfort his family and loved ones in Jesus name. RIP

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Detola Amure

Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

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Detola Amure

Amen, thank you so much Amen, thank you so much Amen, thank you so much

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Adebisi Alawode Wilson

Uncle Diran Olabisi was married to my aunt Mrs Bolanle Olabisi. In the year 1980, I was studying in Edinburgh for my A levels when he did his specialist course to become a surgeon. Sister Bolanle was also studying for her masters. Uncle Diran kindly allowed me to stay with them at the time. When they finished and eventually went back to Nigeria both Dr and mrs Olabisi looked after my elderly mother until her passing over 3 years ago. Uncle Diran also looked after everyone who needed treatment.
His passing came as a rude shock.
Always smiling. Selfless, helpful, cosiderate, shoulder to cry on. A child of God. Excellent example. Eni iyi, Eni ogo. A life well spent.
Helplessly I state that we love you but God loves you more.
Sleep well our loving uncle until we meet never to part.
You will be dearly missed.

Adebisi and Harrold Alawode Wilson

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Detola Amure

Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

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Detola Amure

Thank you so much, aunty Bisi for your lovely comments Thank you so much, aunty Bisi for your lovely comments Thank you so much, aunty Bisi for your lovely comments... Read more

Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

Thank you aunty Thank you aunty Thank you aunty

Prof. Elizabeth Ojo

I was planning coming down to Ibadan for my appointment at DrOlabisi’s clinic when a friend called to inform me of his passing away. What a life!!! Life itself is like a tale told by an idiot, signifying nothing.
Good night , Dr Olabisi a renowned ENT Surgeon and ever smiling Dr.
May his soul rest in perfect peace amen.
Prof. Elizabeth Funmi Ojo

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Detola Amure

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Detola Amure

Amen thank you ma Amen thank you ma Amen thank you ma

Olaoluwa Ogunrombi

Daddy, your love, care, selflessness, humility, presence will be greatly missed.
May God comfort everyone left behind and continue to strengthen mummy.

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Detola Amure

Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

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Detola Amure

Amen, thank you so much Amen, thank you so much Amen, thank you so much

Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

Amen. Thank you. Amen. Thank you. Amen. Thank you.

Olaoluwa Ogunrombi

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Olu and Ayo Obaro

We are saddened by the news of the loss of Dr Olabisi. The God of all comfort will comfort family, friends and Collaegue at this time. Our brother ran his race and he finished well. He will be greatly missed.
RIP.

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Detola Amure

Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

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Detola Amure

Indeed he will be missed. Thank you sir and ma Indeed he will be missed. Thank you sir and ma Indeed he will be missed. Thank you sir and ma

Jaye Abiola

"Ka-bie-si" as I fondly called Deacon Dr. John Oyediran Olabisi, was a complete gentleman, highly humane, considerate, empathetic, forthright, a lover of Christ and all that have to do with Him, a crowned Prince but never proud or arrogant, a typical "Oke-Ogun" indigene in whom there was guile. Always ready to assist, his Medical practice was a call and Ministry. Ka-bie-si, you lived and fulfilled your Ministry! Your life was a well spent life. You did not only mentored Medical personnels, you were a mentor to many of us in the Church. Thanks be to God for the opportunity to learn from the way you lived a practical and balanced Christian Life. Your memory is blessed already.

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Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

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Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

Thank you so much for these kind words. Thank you so much for these kind words. Thank you so much for these kind words.

Elizabeth Araoye

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Elizabeth Araoye

Rest on dear Daddy Olabisi! You were a father to many and we are indeed grateful to God for the life you lived. Continue to rest in the bosom of your lord and saviour.
I pray that God will comfort Mummy, Funmi, Diran, Detola , Oyebola and the entire family and friends. In Jesus name.

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Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

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Prof. Elizabeth Ojo

Dr Olabisi, my dear Doctor. I was thinking of coming down from Ado for my appointment with you when I heard... Read more Dr Olabisi, my dear Doctor. I was thinking of coming down from Ado for my appointment with you when I heard of your untimely death.... Read more Dr Olabisi, my dear Doctor. I was thinking of coming... Read more

Modupe Ojelade (nee Adeniran)

Funmi and I were in the same class in both primary school and Sunday school. I remember Dr Olabisi as the very nice doctor with a gentle smile. I know him as the Saudi doctor 😊. Whenever he came home back then and I greeted him in church, he would stop to acknowledge me and ask after my welfare. A very nice man, indeed.
Rest well with the Lord, sir.

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Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

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Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

Thank you for sharing sis Thank you for sharing sis Thank you for sharing sis

Aderonke Adeola

To God be the glory for a beautiful life well lived in the service of God and man.My heartfelt condolence to Aunty Dns Bolanle ,the children and grandchildren and the OBC family.Adieu Baba rere,ever smiling, a great Surgeon, teacher and friend. Rest on in the bosom of Christ your Lord and Savior.

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Detola Amure

Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

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Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

Amen. Thank you very much Amen. Thank you very much Amen. Thank you very much

Seyifunmi Fadeyi

You lived a purposeful life making impact daddy. I join everyone in celebrating you sir. Your name and legacy lives on. Keep resting with your maker.

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Detola Amure

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Detola Amure

Thank you SeyiFunmi Thank you SeyiFunmi Thank you SeyiFunmi

Opeyemi Ogunrombi

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Detola Amure

Olaoluwa Ogunrombi

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Opeyemi Ogunrombi

Deacon Dr. Olabisi,

A humble man, loving passionate and dedicated.
We could go on and on remembering... Read more Deacon Dr. Olabisi,

A humble man, loving passionate and dedicated.
We could go on and on remembering different occasions ... Read more Deacon Dr. Olabisi,

A humble man, loving passionate... Read more

Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

Thanks so much for sharing. Thanks so much for sharing. Thanks so much for sharing.

Oluwaseun Ibiyemi

2002, Ibadan, Nigeria

Dr. Olabisi and Mrs. Olabisi are very close friends to my parents Dr. and Dr. Mrs Odejide and I would often hear my father fondly refer to Dr Olabisi as 'Galadima' from their time working together in Saudi Arabia.

I recall around 2001/2002 when as a young university graduate, I was living in the city of Ibadan, with my Uncle and Aunt (Prof and Prof Mrs. Odejide) and I developed such a severe earache, that I could hardly sleep. I was seen at Dr. Olabisi's hospital, there was such a reassuring and kind manner about him and he resolved my ear problem. He did not take any payment for treating me.

I have seen this love and care for people reflected through Mummy Olabisi (it amazes me how she never forgets a birthday) and his children over the years. His legacy of love for God and heart of service lives on through his children and over the last years, my life has been particularly impacted by his daughter Detola Amure.

As the song goes ...."Thank you for giving to the Lord, I am a life that was changed. Thank you for giving to the Lord, I am so glad you gave"

I pray for comfort and strength for Mummy Olabisi, Funmi, Detola, Diran, Oyebola, their spouses and children, and the entire family at this time.

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Detola Amure

Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

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Detola Amure

Aww sis, thank you for sharing this memory with us. Grateful for you Aww sis, thank you for sharing this memory with us. Grateful for you Aww sis, thank you for sharing this memory with us.... Read more

Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

So nice to read this. Thanks for sharing . So nice to read this. Thanks for sharing . So nice to read this. Thanks for sharing .

Oladapo & Titilayo Biya

In gratitude to God for a life well spent, we celebrate the life of God in you sir. He was a good man who portrayed the mind of God. He gave me opportunity to develop my medical skills after I graduated from Medical School, and those months were golden to me. May God give Mummy Olabisi, the children, and us all that he left behind the grace to bear this great demise 🙏🏾. You may be gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.

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Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

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Detola Amure

Thank you for sharing with us Bro Dapo Thank you for sharing with us Bro Dapo Thank you for sharing with us Bro Dapo

Oyeboade Adebayo

I remember when Dr OLABISI led the Sunday School Teachers prep while trying to draw an analogy talked about receiving a call earlier that day “SSS on the line”. He was trying to explain the lesson about the name of Jesus. He was a great Sunday school teacher. He was also very generous considering the use of his hospital for the deliveries of my brother’s babies at ridiculously low price. Comfort for you mummy, my former Sunday school class (10-12 girls) member, Oyebola and all the family in Jesus name.

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Detola Amure

Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

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Detola Amure

Thank you for sharing ma Thank you for sharing ma Thank you for sharing ma

Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

Thank you very much for this ma. And thank you for your faithful service as a sunday school teacher over ... Read more Thank you very much for this ma. And thank you for your faithful service as a sunday school teacher over the years. Yes, dad was... Read more Thank you very much for this ma. And thank you for ... Read more

Samson Akinade

Deacon Doctor Olabisi !!!
You and your family did a lot of things for the success of my families.
God will continue to be with your families in the name of Jesus.
God will give all of us the grace to be counted worthy at the very end in the name of Jesus. Amen.

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Detola Amure

Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

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Detola Amure

Amen thank you sir Amen thank you sir Amen thank you sir

Emilola Shyllon

It was a real shock to hear the news of your passing. Your legacy and impact lives on, touching the lives of those of us who did not know you personally but through your children, in particular, Detola Amure. The memory of the righteous is indeed blessed.

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Detola Amure

Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

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Detola Amure

Emi of life. Your support has been amazing. Thank you Emi of life. Your support has been amazing. Thank you Emi of life. Your support has been amazing. Thank you... Read more

Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

Thanks, Emilola! Thanks, Emilola! Thanks, Emilola!

Akin Orebiyii

TRIBUTE

Dr. John Oyediran Olabisi - the Patient One

In the heady days of the conflict that pitched Ibadan Chapter against the National Old Students’ Association (NOSA) of our great school, the head that wore the Chairman’s cap of Ibadan Chapter was Dr. John Oyediran Olabisi’s. And that probably was what saved the chapter and the association.

From 2007, the rift would take the best part of six or seven years, if I remember well. For a greater part of this time, Dr. Olabisi served as the Chairman of Ibadan Chapter and he it was that the Chapter had as the go-between between it and NOSA.

Being the National Secretary at that time, I was, like every member of the National Executive Committee (NEC) in the thick of it all. I was required by the association and the constitution to receive decisions by Ibadan Chapter from Dr. Olabisi to the NEC and communicate the NEC’s resolutions, either orally or in writing whichever the case might be, to Ibadan Chapter through the same Dr. Olabisi. This afforded me the immense priviledge to relate closely with him.

Throughout this period, Dr. Olabisi’s conduct was exemplary. He was soft-spoken and patient. More ‘patient’ than any patient brought to his hospital for treatment. Although he was by far my senior (I did not meet him in school), he never for once put me down or made me feel he was my senior by so many years. Nor did he evince the dismay or anger that prevailed on either side during this momentous period.

Whether right in the trenches at the fierce Olivet meetings, or he and I were arguing almost endlessly on phone or exchanging text messages on a point of contention, he was always cordial and courteous.

As a much-sought after Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist and, on top of this, an accomplished public servant reaching the pinnacle of his career as Permanent Secretary in the Oyo State Civil Service?, one would wonder how he could have the time for Olivet duties. Yet he took the Olivet task as another vital work of his life.

He did not pretend to be perfect. No one is. He appeared to have taken the whole matter like the ailment of another ENT patient on whom he had to patiently apply his stethoscope and scalpel.

Days ran into weeks, weeks rose into months and months rolled into years. Voices were raised! Nerves became frayed! Tension, like the poised forked tongue of a snake, lurked everywhere! We held reconciliatory meetings in Oyo, Ibadan, Osogbo and Lagos. They all ended in a stalemate.

Throughout, Dr. Olabisi was firm, steadfast (almost to the point of being termed stubborn), brilliant, hard-working, painstaking, patient, gentle, affable and easy-going...

Certainly, there were a few shaky moments. These were occasioned by not getting positive results quick enough and more by being misunderstood by some among those he diligently served. This would always in part be the dilemma of every go-between, of every intermediary, of every negotiator. In the midst of all the conflagration, you can almost be sure to be misunderstood and get your fingers burnt. It is nearly the ultimate dreaded plight of every peace-maker.

Besides, moments of frustration are part of the fate of all leaders who put themselves out to serve their people truly. It is not always party for leaders. Life could be very sad, painful, lonely and unforgiving at the top especially, for example, when a decision taken in the interest of all goes awry. But in spite of a few frustrating moments, Dr. Olabisi maintained throughout a calm and dignified disposition.

Years later, by the time his term as Chairman was ending, much of the peace work had been done. The surgery was over. He could, like the surgeon he was, come out of the theatre, dry his hands, roll down his sleeves, heave a sigh of relief and wear a broad smile.

It took years, good intervention, wise counsel and a lot of sacrifice on all sides before the truce was finally broken. Today, we are happy that peace reigns within the Olivet family. We thank the Almighty.

There is a time for everything. This is no day to begin to roll out names but to appreciate everyone: the elders, past and present Presidents, other past and present office-holders at National, Chapter and Year-Set levels as well as all members for their love and sacrifice in the true spirit of Olivet.

May the peace we now enjoy never elude us again. May the tribe of Dr. Olabisi continue to increase. May his good works pave the way for him on his journey home.

There goes a pacifist, a peace-maker, a bridge-builder, a soft-spoken stabilizing voice and force.

It is not only the Olabisi family of Oke-Ogun or friends and associates of Dr. John Olabisi from Yemetu, Ibadan to the ends of the earth that are bereaved. The entire Olivet family worldwide is orphaned by the singular departure of this gentleman.

We have all lost a gem.

For the one that sought peace for others, may he find peace that passes all understanding.

Akin Orebiyii
National Secretary (2007-2011)
Olivet Baptist High School Oyo
National Old Students’ Association

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Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

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Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

Thanks for sharing sir and many thanks to all Olivet alumni for their support for the family Thanks for sharing sir and many thanks to all Olivet alumni for their support for the family Thanks for sharing sir and many thanks to all Olivet... Read more

Asiwaju Bisi(Pastor) Otitoola

Deacon Dr Olabisi,it is on sad note I received the news of your departure but I just consoled by the fact that you were such a good man while you were here with clean heart laced with fear of God.Adieu and rest in perfect peace a genuine Christian with genuine love for others as contained in 1 Cor 13:1-13 so empathetic about what concern others with deeper love for your help meet,your dearest wife. May the good comfort and console the entire while we are extending our sympathy and condolences to the wife,the children,the family,the Hospital,Igangan community and every member of great Oritamefa Baptist Church, Total Garden,Ibadan.
Pastor&Deaconess Asiwaju Bisi Otitoola.

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Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

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Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

Amen. Thank you so much sir and ma. Amen. Thank you so much sir and ma. Amen. Thank you so much sir and ma.

Funmilola Tinuoye

Continue to rest in peace darling Uncle!
You genuinely showed both my families (Tinuoyes & Fasanyas) true affection and encouragement in times of need and when all was well too. Uncle was humble, generous, compassionate, a well-skilled doctor, a good father & grandfather, a role model of great integrity and most of all an encourager. You will be well missed!

Aunty Bolanle, Funmilola (my namesake), Demola, Kiitan, Toni, Detola, Tunji, Moyo, Mojola, Moradeyo, Diran Jr., Tosin, Eniade, Oreofe, Oyebola, Adeyemi, Torioluwa, Enioluwa, Mama, Aunty Titi, Seun, Toyin and the entire family - You are all in our minds and in our prayers.
May God continually strengthen, uphold and console you in Jesus Mighty Name, Amen 🙏🏽!
May God plan with you today Tuesday 16th February, on the Thursday 18th Feb & forever and may He take all the Glory forever and ever, Amen 🙏🏽!
We identify with you at this time and we are with you in spirit.
God bless you & us all in Jesus Mighty Name, Amen 🙏🏽!

All our love,
Tinuoye and Fasanya Families

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Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

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Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

Thank you so much aunty Funmi. Hugs. Thank you so much aunty Funmi. Hugs. Thank you so much aunty Funmi. Hugs.

Temitope Ogunwale

Temitope Ogunwale: Daddy was an epitome of love, he was indeed generous with all he had. He was selfless! May his gentle soul rest in peace.

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Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

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Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

Thanks for sharing! Thanks for sharing! Thanks for sharing!

Temitope Obideyi

Daddy Olabisi, the fatherly and professional guidance you gave me in my first year of becoming a doctor and therafter formed the foundation for my career. Daddy,you were kindhearted,an astute and empathic surgeon, exemplary Christian,great administrator,teacher,boss and many more wonderful attributes.
Daddy Olabisi,may the almighty grant you eternal rest and may He comfort the family you left behind.
Adieu Daddy,I will miss you.

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Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

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Dr Oyebola Olabisi Okunogbe

So wonderful to hear he had such an impact on you. Thank you for sharing. So wonderful to hear he had such an impact on you. Thank you for sharing. So wonderful to hear he had such an impact on you. ... Read more

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